Topic:	Kidney and Urologic Diseases (KU)
Title:	Q and A on PKD.
Author:	n/a
Source:	Kansas City, MO: PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease). 2002. 91 p.
Availability:	Available from PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation. 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400 Kansas City, MO 64114. (800) PKD-CURE. Fax (816) 931-8655. Email: pkdcure@pkdcure.org. Website: www.pkdcure.org. PRICE: $10.00 for members; $15.00 for nonmembers.
Abstract:	In this monograph, scientific advisors from the Polycystic Kidney Foundation (PKF) answer patients' questions about dealing with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The editors note that advances in basic and clinical science in the PKD field are occurring with encouraging speed and importance. Questions are considered in sixteen chapters: autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD) genes and proteins; identification of the autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) gene; strategies to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and end organ damage in ADPKD patients; diagnosis and genetics; extra-renal (outside the kidney) manifestations; liver and gastrointestinal involvement; brain (intracranial) aneurysms and cysts; hypertension; renal manifestations; infections and stones; proteinuria (protein in the urine) and hematuria (blood in the urine); pregnancy, birth control and menopause; kidney failure, dialysis, and transplantation; diet, drugs, surgery, and exercise; pain management; and general information. A final section considers PKD in children. A brief subject index concludes the monograph.
Format:	Monograph/Book
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Kidney Diseases. Polycystic Kidney Disease. Symptoms. Genetics. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. Therapy.
Minor Keywords:	Complications. Diagnostic Tests. Patient Education. Hypertension. Liver Disease. Kidney Stones. Proteinuria. Hematuria. Dialysis. End Stage Renal Disease. Transplantation. Diet Therapy. Drug Therapy. Exercise. Pain. Surgery.
Publication Number:	KUBK10788
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